Piano 1 Final Exam Review (MHS)

Question 1

Which of the following is missing in impressionism to create fluidity?

Accepted Answer

strong pulse

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a Romantic era composer?

Accepted Answer

Bach

Question 3

Which of the following are the dates of impressionism in music?

Accepted Answer

1890-1920

Question 4

Why was Liszt famous?

Accepted Answer

He was a Romantic era rock star who toured all over Europe

Question 5

Gilbert and Sullivan wrote which of the following?

Accepted Answer

HMS Pinafore

Question 6

Who composed the Hallelujah Chorus?

Accepted Answer

George Frideric Handel

Question 7

Which of the following is the quality of sound that distinguishes one instrument from another?

Accepted Answer

tone color

Question 8

How were the careers of Purcell and Bach similar?

Accepted Answer

Both were talented organists

Question 9

____________ modified the harpsichord so it could have a variety of dynamics.

Accepted Answer

Bartolomeo Cristofori

Question 10

What was the most popular keyboard instrument before the Classical Period?

Accepted Answer

Harpsichord

Question 11

Baroque lasted from

Accepted Answer

1600-1750

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a period discussed as part of the Classical Era of music?

Accepted Answer

Impressionist

Question 13

Which instrument made the Classical period possible?

Accepted Answer

Piano

Question 14

Great transitional composer who helped transform music from the Classical to the Romantic style

Accepted Answer

Beethoven

Question 15

Which of the following is not indicative of impressionist works?

Accepted Answer

monumental

Question 16

Who was the earliest of the composers of the Classical era?

Accepted Answer

Bach

Question 17

What is a work for orchestra that featured a solo instrument

Accepted Answer

Concerto

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT stressed in musical impressionism?

Accepted Answer

Rhythm

Question 19

Which composer spent his career working for King Louis XIV in France?

Accepted Answer

Jean-Baptiste Lully

Question 20

After injuring his hand, what did Robert Schumann do instead of being a performer?

Accepted Answer

He became a music critic.

Question 21

Why is Chopin a well known Romantic Era composer?

Accepted Answer

He wrote compositions almost exclusively for the piano.

Question 22

True or False: The harpsichord can play a variety of dynamics

Accepted Answer

False

Question 23

Wagner and Puccini wrote operas in which period?

Accepted Answer

Romantic

Piano 1 Final Exam Review (MHS)

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